Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A MOT pass rate & common failures
1,082 MOT tests on the Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A (2020–2022) give it a 92.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A comes out 1.3pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and visibility (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 30 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A fails 4.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.6% at 60-90k, a spread of only 4.0 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 160 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 698 | 92.7% | 7.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 224 | 93.3% | 6.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 53 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 27 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 17 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 4 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 30 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 5 | Washers | 3 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 7 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
| 8 | Brake pads | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.3% | 198 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 62 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 56 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 44 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 11 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 495 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 522 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 8.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 424 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 594 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A?
92.7% of the 1,082 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.3% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then visibility (2.5%).
How much does mileage affect R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 8.6% for 60-90k, a 4.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,082 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.